Anyone familar with Satyr Hill American HOlly?
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Comments (5)Thank you all - your advice is proving invaluable! I managed to get out yesterday, and lo and behold actually found a nursery with Ilex "Dr. Kassab", but I wasn't very impressed with them! They were sort of sparse, and, who knows, maybe they weren't great specimens but they made the first impression. The spot where I was going to use these needs 6 shrubs that are dense, to form a screen to hide my "utility yard". Dragon Lady sounds like it would be a good fit there. I will definitely look into the ilex opaca - I like the thought that it will blend into the landscape, which is what I'm looking for down the side of the property line. Need to do some more research on the varieties and availability here. I was also impressed with the looks of the Oak Leaf holly I saw in one of the nurseries - anyone have any feedback on that one? I'm busy thinking that by the time I plant all these hollies, I'd better name my property some holly name - "Holly Heaven", or something! LOL...See MoreNellie Stevens Holly
Comments (2)Almost as desirable as Nellie Stevens, and better suited to Zone 5, is the American Holly, Ilex Opaca. Both it and the Nellie Stevens have special winter requirements, even in Zone 6 and definitely in Zone 5 Winter is the biggest fear with these hollies, so don't plant them fully exposed to Winter's coldest northwest winds. Cold dry windy air can kill the leaves, especially right after a few January days of 60-degree weather that cause the holly to send water back up. Use anti-dessicant like Wilt-Pruf to get the holly ready for and through the winter. And make sure the plant is watered through the fall so its roots freeze in a wet state, so there will be water available should it turn warm. Let me know how it turns out....See MoreAmerican Holly (Ilex Opaca)
Comments (111)Interesting. So I have been watching the fruity one for 3 years now, and it seems to have that yellowish tinge every year. I just thought it was its natural color. It does seem to have a lighter colored leaf even in summer. Below are some pix I've taken at different times of year. (Yes, I'm obsessed with the stupid tree :-). We did have a dry late summer, maybe that contributed. But on the other hand - look at the foliage color difference between the two hollies even in summer: 2016-11-12: 2017-01-12: 2017-08-16: 2019-05-22...See Morenellie stevens holly
Comments (12)Sabwil, It sounds like you have a good location for an Ilex and although I donÂt want to discourage you it should be said that for the most part they are not considered a fast growing tree. American Holly Ilex opaca are native in my neck of the woods and likely yours as well, I have noted mine tend to have fewer insect problems than many other types of Ilex and tolerate the hardship of winter without snow cover and high winds. You might consider " Ilex opaca ÂMiss HelenÂ" or " Ilex opaca ÂSatyr HillÂ" Keep in mind selective pruning (not sheering) at the end of March will promote thickness while keeping a natural form. Ilex aquipernyi ÂRock Garden has done very well for me with no winter or insect damage after ten years, for this reason I would suggest Ilex aquipernyi ÂDragon LadyÂ" or " Ilex aquipernyi ÂSan JoseÂ" Ilex meserveae has proved to be a strong grower again with little susceptibility to insect damage, great darker leaf color and tolerates drier soil. I think " Ilex x meserveae ÂBlue StallionÂ" might meet your size requirement. " Ilex koehneana ÂJule Brite or ÂWirt L WinnÂ" are hard to find but well worth the search with large elegant leaves on a tidy formal tree. Please consider that these are just a few choices of Ilex that might be suitable for your spot so if none of the above fit the bill there are many other choices, best of luck. kt...See Morespruceman
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